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Dean Mark Dargan Smith, N.D.
Associate Dean Larene Dell, N.D.
Dean of Medical Sciences Adiel Tel-Oren, D.C., M.D., CCN

Doctor of Natural Medicine
Prerequisites

A Bachelor degree from this University or from an approved educational institution. This may be obtained either through the University or an approved institution. Prerequisites include: Biology (may include Zoology, Anatomy, Physiology, Cell or Microbiology), General Chemistry (may include Inorganic Chemistry). The following courses are encouraged: Organic Chemistry, college level Math courses (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, or Statistics), and Psychology. Deficiencies in prerequisite preparation can be remedied by specified additional preparation as outlined in Special Admissions Provision.

The student must have been in good standing at the previous college or university attended and earned a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4 point scale) in all upper division work. If the student has attended a school that does not assign a 4 point grading scale, the student must submit an equivalent evaluation of his/her prior academic work.

Doctor of Natural Medicine (N.M.D.)
Required Core: 60-70 Credits
Module I Credits
SCI 308 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
SCI 401 Clinical Biochemistry 4
NUT 304 Clinical Nutrition 4
HM 305 Homeopathy I 4
SCI 405 Histology 3
Module II
SCI 408 Pathology I 5
SCI 410 Microbiology & Parasitology 4
SCI 520 Immunology 2
NM 503 Physical Examination & Diagnosis 4
NM 307 Tissue Mineral & Hair Analysis 3
Module III
SCI 418 Blood Chemistry & Urine Analysis 4
NM 408 Internal Cleansing 4
NM 303 Botanical Medicine I 5 or
NM 509 Herbal Studies 20
NUT 448 Nutritional Assessment and Counseling 3
NM 402 Naturopathic Practice I 4
Module IV
NM 505 Functional Medicine 4
NM 504 Medical Laboratory Analysis 4
PHM 608 Pharmacology & Toxicology 2
NM 311 Gastroenterology I & Colon Therapy 4
NM 309 Toxicology/Detoxification 3

Suggested Electives:(Requirements for ND)
Module V
PT 407 Physiotherapeutic Modalities 3
NM 405 Urine & Saliva Analysis 3
NM 401 Naturopathy: History & Practice 2
SCI 308L Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab 2
SCI 317 Elemental Chemistry 3
SCI 414 Epidemiology/Public Health 2
SCI 310 Embryology 3
Module VI
HM 500 Homeopathy II (Diploma) 8 or
HM 505 Homotoxicology (Diploma) 5
PSY 401 Introduction to Counseling 3 or
PSY 444 Introduction to Applied Counseling 4
NM 406 Naturopathic Manipulations I 3
IR 400 Iridology I (Diploma) 5
Module VII
NUT 412 Cell Nutrition/Oligo & Trace Elements 3
NM 502 Naturopathic Practice II 4
NM 506 Naturopathic Manipulations II 4
NM 518 Gynecology & Naturop. Womenís Health 3
NM 514 Intro. to Midwifery/Obstetrics 3
NM 310 Color Therapy (Diploma) 2
Module VIII
RAD 505 Radiological Analysis 3
PT 510 Medical Massage 3
LAW 418 Jurisprudence 1
PHL 320 Ethics 3
BUS 419 Business Practices/Office Mgmt. 1
NM 416 Emergency Medicine & Techniques 3

Electives, Practicals & Research Credits
AY 440 Ayurveda (Diploma) 13
IR 425 Sclerology (Diploma) 3
IS 4-600 Psychology & Body/Mind Integ. Studies 3+
NM 407 Aromatherapy (Diploma) 12
NM 410 Touch for Health 1
NM 413 Bach Flower (Diploma) 3
NM 417 Gastroenterology II - Mayr 3
NM 513 Botanical Medicine II-III (Diploma) 8-23
NM 444+ Bau-Biologie Diploma 6+
NM 511 Polarity Therapy (Diploma) 10
NM 523 Health Anthology Acc. to Edgar Cayce 3
NM 602 Darkfield Microscopy I - Enderlein 3
NM 604 Immuno & Oxygen Therapy 3
NUT 301 Basic Nutrition 10
NUT 302 Nutrition I 3
NUT 307 Whole Nutrition 4
PHL 512 Mind/Body/Spirit Studies 1
PT 313 Therapeutic Yoga 3
PT 315 Therapeutic Exercise 3
PT 507 Acupressure 3
PT 516 Manual Lymph Drainage 2
SCI 402 Biological Terrain 2

Practical & Clinical

The practical training requirement may be fulfilled by attending and successfully completing one of our scheduled or approved trainings, seminars, or apprenticeship programs in Santa Fe, nationally or inter- nationally. The University will provide a listing and schedule of the many modalities and offerings on our website or directly through the University. In order to receive credit the student must receive a satisfactory pass or certificate of completion from the instructor. All practicals must be pre-approved by the studentís Dean.

Practical: The requirements for these courses are:
1. Complete the practical offered at the Santa Fe campus or an affiliate.
2. Complete a certification course, practical, or seminar at a pre-approved location in an apprenticeship, or with an instructor.
All courses must be documented in order to receive credit.

Clinical & Clinical Research

NM 650 Clinical 20
NM 660 Clinical Research 10
Core, Electives, Practicals 70
Clinical 20
Total Credits 90
Prerequisite: B.S. or B.A.


Health Professional Program:
Core, Electives, Practicals 50
Clinical Research 10
Total Credits 60

Prerequisites: MD, DO, DC, DDS, DOM/LAc, DHOM, DVM, PA, CNP, PhD, MS/MA and other qualified professions.


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